RE: [Paddlewise] Taking some kayaking lessons

From: Colin Calder <c.j.calder_at_abdn.ac.uk>
Date: Fri, 12 May 2000 16:59:50 +0100
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net
> [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net]On Behalf Of Mel Grindol

> Do NOT instruct your SO, do NOT instruct your SO, do NOT instruct your
> SO.  One of the first things I learned from taking lessons with my wife
> is to never correct or try to instruct her.  That is what you are
> paying the instructor for.  All you will do is make her mad at you.
> And you may not be right... and if you are right you aren't right...
>
> Oh, did I mention: do NOT instruct your SO.
>
> Mel

Wise words. Do NOT instruct your SO.

Reminds me of a wee verse (by Ogden Nash I think), something like:

	To keep a marriage brimming,
	with the loving cup full up,
	When your wrong, admit it,
	and when your right, SHUT UP!


Cheers

Colin Calder
57º19'N  2º10'W


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